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Climate change poses a significant threat to housing security, particularly for low-income communities. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires, are becoming more frequent and severe. Furthermore, sea level rise poses an increasing threat to families and their homes in low-lying coastal regions.

Kyiv, Ukraine (March 4, 2025) – The State Specialized Financial Institution “State Fund for Assistance to Youth Housing Construction” (Derzhmolodzhytlo) in Ukraine and Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote sustainable and affordable housing finance options for vulnerable people affected by the war in Ukraine.

CAIRO (Nov. 7, 2024)— Miyamoto International and Habitat for Humanity International are proud to announce a strategic alliance dedicated to improving housing conditions and supporting communities worldwide. This collaboration focuses on responding to emergency and humanitarian crises, advancing recovery and reconstruction, and developing disaster resilient strategies. Together, we aim to mobilize resources to enhance the well-being of low-income households globally, underscoring our shared commitment to a safer, more resilient world.

Almost a decade since the start of the Syrian crisis, the hardships and suffering of millions of Syrians continues. More than half the Syrian population has been displaced, and over 5 million are registered as refugees in neighbouring countries.

Over the past year, Habitat for Humanity worked alongside volunteers who contributed nearly 42,000 hours’ worth of time, skills and energy to improve housing conditions in communities across Africa. Today, we highlight how volunteering continues to shape individuals, strengthen community connections, and inspire long-term civic engagement. 

Greg Foster, Area Vice President of Habitat for Humanity EMEA maps out the steps the EU should consider to house its citizens properly—and affordably.

An initiative in collaboration with Alwaleed Philanthropies and the Government of Sri Lanka to rebuild the lives of families affected by landslides.

The tools donated by Stanley Black & Decker will help Habitat to build homes in a more innovative and resilient way. The partnership is now expanded to eight countries across Europe.

It may take over a thousand years to legally register all land in some developing countries. However, it could help prevent forced evictions.